Special Reader

Today, we had a special reader visit our classroom.  Lane's sister, Ally, was visiting our school and dropped in to read us a story.  The children LOVED hearing an older sibling read to the class (and I think Lane liked it too.)  Sibling is one of our Amazing words this week so what a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the word and all that goes with it!

McWane Center Field Trip

 

 

 The Wednesday before Spring Break, we took a trip to the McWane Center in Birmingham!  It was great!  The exhibits are always great and the children always enjoy themselves!  We toured the Discovery Hall and also saw an IMAX film about Sharks!  The children's behavior was awesome on this day as well.  They are really getting ready for 2nd grade..... :(

 

 

 

 

 We were learning about Ocean Animals that week during our Unit time..... so it was perfect to be able to experience the touch tank which contained Sting Rays and Sand Sharks.....even if a few weren't quite brave enough to touch them.....and...(I'm one of those few.)

 

 Digging for dinosaurs that once inhabited Alabama!

 

I think they had too much fun...... just a few pics from the journey home.................

 

 

 

 

Dr. Seuss Week (Read Across America)

 

So, if you are not familiar with Read Across America week, it's pretty much a week long Birthday Bash for Dr. Seuss.  His real birthday is March 2, and we love to celebrate because of the many creative books he has brought to children! The Suess would actually be 110 years old this year.....and each and every year, my 1st graders are always disappointed to learn that he was a real person.  You really would be surprised at how many children think "The Cat in the Hat" actually wrote the books.  They think that HE is Dr. Seuss! :) 

 

Here are just a few pics from one of the many days of our crazy week !!!!

(And disregard the date on the bottom of these pictures! The camera I picked up to use on this day had obviously not been set and I didn't realize it until I downloaded them.... Oh well...we all know it's DEFINITELY not June! :)

 

February

We took a trip to Birmingham Children's Theatre and boy, was it fun?!! We watched a play as they merged "Little Miss Muffet," "Little Boy Blue," and "Little Bo Peep" all into one musical act.  If you are ever looking for a fun place to visit, even in the summer, check out www.bct123.org.